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Will Thorne

Investor

Managing Partner at SCOR Ventures

London

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $4M

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About

Will Thorne is Managing Partner at SCOR Ventures, where he leads early-stage investments in technology companies addressing financial and real-world risks across fintech, insurtech, digital health, industrial software, cybersecurity, and climate sectors. Drawing on a background as a specialty underwriter, he provides portfolio companies with operational expertise in finance, risk, and operations alongside access to enterprise networks. Thorne also pursues angel investments across other verticals and considers seed through Series B funding opportunities.

Experience

  1. SCORManaging Partner, SCOR Venturescurrent2021 — present
  2. Tech NationInsurtech Board / Fintech Delivery Panel Member2019 — 2020
  3. Tech NationMember of the Fintech Delivery Panel / UK Insurtech Board Chair2017 — 2019
  4. SCORCo-founder, Head of EMEA - SCOR Ventures2017 — 2020
  5. Failed StartupFailed Founder2015 — 2016
  6. The Channel SyndicateInnovation Leader2014 — 2016
  7. SCOR SyndicateUnderwriter2012 — 2015
  8. Omega UnderwritingUnderwriter2011 — 2012Lloyd's of London
  9. Omega UnderwritingAssistant Underwriter/Business Analyst2010 — 2011Lloyd's of London
  10. Omega UnderwritingUnderwriting Assistant2009 — 2010Lloyd's of London

Skills & more

Underwriting44Venture Capital5Insurance innovation7Insurance23Analysis8Business Strategy7Financial Risk12Corporate Governance6Financial Analysis5Risk Analysis7Assurance3Liability3
+12 moreBusiness DevelopmentGeneral InsuranceRisk ManagementMaritimeNegotiationBrokersCyber InsuranceNew Business DevelopmentInsurtechCaptivesCorporate Venture CapitalFinTech
  • PRINCE2 — APMG

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Will Thorne?
Will Thorne is Managing Partner at SCOR Ventures, where he leads early-stage investments in technology companies addressing financial and real-world risks across fintech, insurtech, digital health, industrial software, cybersecurity, and climate sectors. Drawing on a background as a specialty underwriter, he provides portfolio companies with operational expertise in finance, risk, and operations alongside access to enterprise networks. Thorne also pursues angel investments across other verticals and considers seed through Series B funding opportunities.
Where does Will Thorne work?
Will Thorne is Managing Partner at SCOR Ventures.
What check size does Will Thorne write?
Will Thorne typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did Will Thorne go to school?
Will Thorne studied at Imperial College London (Executive MBA); UCL (MA (hons), European History); University of Nottingham (BA (hons) - 1st class, History).

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Also attended UCL630

Demis HassabisCo-founder & CEO of Google DeepMindAndré DuboisInvestor at Index VenturesFrédérique DameInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Jonas VetterleInvestor at Moonfire VenturesMarie FerriInvestor at DaphniElena PantaziPartner & Head of Platform at Northzone

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Also attended University of Nottingham229

Catherine BergersenSenior Executive Assistant at Mayfair Equity PartnersRichard LeeInvestor at MedicxiMillan SuriPrincipal at Episode1Kieran RafterPrincipal at Marlin Equity PartnersTim SchmidtVice President, Fund Finance at Northpond VenturesRohan OzaCo-Founder & Managing Partner at CAVU Consumer Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Tech Nation22

Dominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesTom HulmeInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Daniel GlazerUS Expansion, Fundraising and IPO/M&A Exit Expert at Notion CapitalHussein KanjiPartner at Hoxton VenturesAmanda Jones FloydPartner at Inreach VenturesRyan ProcterHead of Marketing & Communications at Nauta Capital

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Also worked at SCOR11

Fabrice RossaryManaging Director, Private Credit - President of Sienna AM France at Sienna AM FranceNorman KellyDirector of Investments at LeapFrog InvestmentsZineb SemlaliInvestor Relations Director at Jolt CapitalJulian SchlüßelSenior Consultant at TRESONO Family Office AGNicole SchäferSenior Analyst at TRESONO Family Office AGMustafa KeçeliFund Manager at APY Ventures

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Also worked at Failed Startup4

Abby HoImpact Investments, Director at TRIRECJose V. GedeonFounder at CobrePhilippe BoutrosCEO, President, Secretary at Get WhysAlex SanchezFounder at Vixiees